There are 8 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Spokane by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane ORD - GEG
6h 33m$94–427Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
35h 34m$364–545Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
37h 39m$450–1,100Drive 1,736.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Spokanecar 1,736.4 mi
27h 46m$317–458Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane MDW - GEG
8h 21m$134–607Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Spokane International Airport
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane MKE - GEG
9h 24m$165–715Train to South Bend, fly to Spokane International Airport
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane SBN - GEG
11h 10m$127–518Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane ORD - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Spokanecar
8h 47m$132–520
Chicago Union Station to Spokane by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Spokane is to fly which costs $90 - $430 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Spokane is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $90 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Spokane. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Spokane via Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Spokane. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37h 39m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Spokane is 1529 miles. The road distance is 1746.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Spokane without a car is to bus which takes 35h 34m and costs $360 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Chicago Union Station to Spokane, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Spokane bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to Spokane train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Spokane is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $90 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 35h 34m, you could also train, which costs $450 - $1,100 and takes 37h 39m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Spokane, WA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Spokane via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Billings in around 35h 34m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from South Bend to Spokane International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from South Bend to Spokane International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from South Bend to Spokane International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $450–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago Union Station to Spokane bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Spokane is 2h behind Chicago Union Station. It is currently 9:23 AM in Chicago Union Station and 7:23 AM in Spokane.
Chicago Union Station to Spokane train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Spokane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Spokane is 1747 miles. It takes approximately 27h 46m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Spokane.
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